India, Kolkata
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Uniform & Dress Code: Pupils must attend school in the uniform prescribed for the season; details for Nursery I to XII are in the Work Diary, and guardians should procure all items from recommended tailors to ensure uniformity and quality. Jewellery and grooming rules restrict accessories: only watches for Class IX and above; girls may wear one pair of simple earrings or ear-studs; nails must be clipped; no mehendi, hair dye, makeup, or nail polish; hair for girls must be tied if long and black hairbands or clips only; boys' hair must be above ear-level and neatly combed.
The School Canteen offers nutritious and healthy food at competitive prices during the school day and keeps students within the safety of the school premises during recess. The administration supervises canteen policy development, menu selection, and safe food handling practices.
The school uses a four-house system: Cedar House, Chinar House, Oak House, and Palm House. Inter-house competitions and activities, such as quizzes, extempore, debates, and ad-making, are held regularly.
Garden High School was established in 2000 by the Satikanta Guha Foundation and is governed by that Foundation. It is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) for ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII).
Garden High School (GHIS), Kolkata, is an English-medium, coeducational institution established in 2000 by the Satikanta Guha Foundation. It follows the CISCE curriculum for ICSE and ISC and educates ages 3–18. The four departments—Nursery, Primary, Secondary, and Higher Secondary—cater to classes from Nursery to XII, with a three-term year and a blended learning approach via a student portal. The school maintains a teacher-pupil ratio not exceeding 1:20. English is the medium of instruction; Bengali and Hindi are taught to preserve heritage. The campus covers about 1.75 acres and includes air-conditioned classrooms, a 17,000+‑book library, four science labs, computer labs, an art and craft room, music rooms, a seminar/exam hall, and Hexagon Hall. A 58,000 sq ft outdoor playground supports sports like lawn tennis. Co‑curriculars emphasize Model United Nations, cultural activities, and activity clubs; SUPW and community service are integral to pupil development. The school emphasizes inquiry, collaboration, and responsible citizenship.